Ueshiro Downtown Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo

Small class size with plenty of personal attention and an excellent, non-stop work out that can be tailored to any level, brand-new white belt through high-ranking black belt. Plenty of classes to fit your schedule (including weekends) and a great deal for unlimited monthly classes. This is a non-competition, traditional style of karate that strives to stick to its roots, using old-school techniques to protect yourself in modern day situations. Steps away from major subway lines.
Apr 3rd, 2022

Great new location for the Dojo near most subways
Apr 2nd, 2022

Need to get in shape? Bored by jogging and lifting weights? Try a workout thats intellectually and spiritually interesting and teaches you to defend yourself with time-tested techniques. The Ueshiro Downtown dojo is a small but serious karate school, led by a great teacher, Kyoshi Kevin Reymond, whos been practicing Shorin Ryu for many decades. I started classes here when my longtime dojo (in a sister-style) uptown closed, and I quickly saw that I'd found a new martial arts home. This style is a traditional Okinawan karate (the island where karate was born), passed down from master to pupil for many generations. Shorin Ryu differs from many typical karate schools in that its not sparring and tournament focused. It does not consider itself a sport, but rather a lifetime discipline that anyone can practice from childhood to old age. The training is based on repetition of traditional kata, some of which date to ancient times in China. These are the forms that contain all of karates powerful blocks and strikes and are done while developing an understanding of the attacks for which the moves are designed. Training also involves various prearranged attacks and defenses, and working on perfecting technique of blocks and strikes. Stretching is done at the beginning of every class. There are no contracts to sign just drop in to try a class.
Apr 2nd, 2022

This dojo is led by the very competent and patient Kyoshi Reymond, but as a white belt Ive had the opportunity to train with all the other black belts who train here. Learning from multiple teachers is extraordinary and has helped me progress in a short time. Its a very supportive, non- competitive style with a lot of one on one training. Classes are often small- And you cant beat the price!
Apr 1st, 2022

Great Dojo led by an extremely knowledgeable veteran master Kevin Reymond. He is friendly, enthusiastic and a fantastic teacher - always a friendly face to see after a long day at work. Fellow students are engaged across all levels and the location is very central, clean and spacious. Highly recommended!
Apr 1st, 2022